SURVIVING THE CUT: the Intense World of Special Forces Training

Thanks to Discovery and others, we are able to highlight what our team feels is not only educational information but also insight into what it takes to keep our country safe.

Be sure to tune in tomorrow, Wednesday, August 18th at 10PM ET/PT on Discovery to Surviving the Cut.

(Silver Spring, Md.) – With extraordinary, unprecedented access, Discovery Channel takes viewers into the intense world of military special forces training in SURVIVING THE CUT premiering Wednesday, August 18 at 10 PM ET/PT. From divers and snipers to para-rescue men and bomb specialists, the elite and how they earn a place in the coveted units are the focus in this compelling all new series.

From the most competitive and brutal underwater training tests in the US Army Special Forces Underwater Operations Course to the unforgiving, torturous demands of Navy Seal training, SURVIVING THE CUT is a full throttle, action-packed, exhilarating journey into the backbreaking hell that is military training.

“No other military show has ever taken such a genuine, honest look at the people behind the uniform. SURVIVING THE CUT will inspire and captivate viewers by showing them a truly poignant glimpse of the extreme physical and mental strength required throughout military training,” said Clark Bunting, President and General Manager of Discovery Channel and President of Science Channel.

SURVIVING THE CUT shares the personal quest of men and women committed to making it into the military’s most coveted and elite units including Special Forces Divers, Marine Recon, Air Force Pararescue, Navy EOD, Marine Snipers, and Army Rangers. SURVIVING THE CUT takes an up close and personal look inside the candidates’ emotional journeys as they overcome the ruthless minefields of physical and psychological hurdles to become the best of the best.

SURVIVING THE CUT is produced for Discovery Channel by 2 Roosters Media. Bobby Williams and Al Edgington are executive producers. Christo Doyle is executive producer for Discovery Channel.

About Discovery Channel
Discovery Channel is dedicated to creating the highest quality non-fiction content that informs and entertains its consumers about the world in all its wonder, diversity and amazement. The network, which is distributed to 100.1 million U.S. homes, can be seen in over 180 countries, offering a signature mix of compelling, high-end production values and vivid cinematography across genres including, science and technology, exploration, adventure, history and in-depth, behind-the-scenes glimpses at the people, places and organizations that shape and share our world. For more information, please visit www.discovery.com.

About Discovery Communications
Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is the world’s number one nonfiction media company reaching more than 1.5 billion cumulative subscribers in over 180 countries. Discovery empowers people to explore their world and satisfy their curiosity through 100-plus worldwide networks, led by Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Science Channel, Investigation Discovery, Planet Green and HD Theater, as well as leading consumer and educational products and services, and a diversified portfolio of digital media services including HowStuffWorks.com. For more information, please visit www.discoverycommunications.com.